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Twenty AGs Sue Over SNAP Eligibility Rule | Seattle News
Twenty attorneys general, including Washington state, are launching a bold federal lawsuit against the Department of Agriculture over a new SNAP eligibility rule that bars many immigrants from accessing food assistance unless they’ve lived in the U.S. for five years. The policy, framed as a way to protect taxpayers and curb fraud, directly impacts refugees and asylum seekers — and states fear it could destabilize the entire program, forcing them to foot the bill for potential fines. Citing past court rulings and arguing that no one should go hungry regardless of immigration status, the states…
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